23 December, 2025
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BREAKING: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are set to reunite for NBC’s highly anticipated New Year’s Eve special on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This marks the first time the two beloved anchors will share the screen since Kotb’s departure from the Today show.

The two-hour primetime event, titled A Toast to 2025!, promises to deliver a heartfelt look back at the most inspiring moments of the year. Fans can expect a star-studded lineup, featuring notable NBC personalities such as Blayne Alexander, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker, alongside Olympic stars Maria Taylor and Lindsey Vonn.

According to NBC, the special will highlight the “unforgettable, buzziest, and inspiring moments of 2025,” ensuring that viewers will not want to miss this celebratory occasion. The program is poised to be one of NBC’s biggest events of the year, serving as a grand finale for 2025.

In addition to Kotb and Bush Hager, the special will feature appearances from a wide array of celebrities, including Howie Mandel, Kristin Chenoweth, and Tiffany Haddish. Comedy and entertainment will take center stage with well-known faces like Jim Gaffigan and Wanda Sykes also joining the festivities.

Fans have eagerly awaited this reunion, as Kotb has made several appearances on Today since her departure but has not shared the spotlight with Bush Hager in this capacity. The anticipation is palpable as viewers look forward to a night filled with nostalgia, laughter, and inspiring stories.

As the final hours of 2025 approach, this special will not only celebrate the past year but also usher in new beginnings. With such a robust lineup and emotional resonance, A Toast to 2025! is sure to be a memorable event for audiences across the globe.

Stay tuned for more updates as NBC prepares for this exciting reunion on New Year’s Eve.